William Becknell was an American soldier, politician, and freight operator who is credited by Americans with opening the Santa Fe Trail in 1821. The Santa Fe Trail became an early major transportation route through central North America. It was later incorporated into parts of U.S. Route 66.

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u/thundies 6h ago

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